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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Narrative work
About John
LPC-MHSP (Tennessee) and LMHC (New York) with 5 years of clinical experience, John Laprade helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and a range of related concerns. He works with adults facing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Tennessee.
John uses a mix of practical talking and skill-building rather than jargon. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, narrative approaches, and client-centered methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps a person can take between sessions.
In sessions he listens for the problems driving daily stress and for patterns that keep problems repeating. He helps people build coping skills for panic, social anxiety, substance use concerns, and relationship strain. He also supports those facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric challenges, body-image distress, and feelings of isolation.
John frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps clients set clear goals and practices specific skills in session that can be used in everyday life. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what changes over time.
Practical matters such as scheduling, cost, and session format are handled through the intake process. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started.
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How his approaches translate to online work
John commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. ACT helps people clarify personal values and practice small actions that align with those values, which can lessen avoidance and increase meaningful activity. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with concrete behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's experience and on DBT skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when needed. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works in practice.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. It also supports using real-life situations as material for session exercises, such as practicing coping skills between meetings and reviewing what happened afterwards.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine talking and practical skill practice. He uses approaches that emphasize noticing patterns and trying specific steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LPC-MHSP in Tennessee and LMHC in New York and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.